175 devices · GMDN 35223
Endocardial/interventricular septal pacing leads are thin, flexible wires designed to deliver electrical pacing signals directly to the heart’s inner lining (endocardium) or through the heart muscle (myocardium). Clinically, they help regulate abnormal heart rhythms by stimulating contractions in patients with bradycardia, heart block, or other conduction disorders, ensuring coordinated cardiac function.
These devices are typically regulated as implantable medical technology, often requiring premarket approval or clearance depending on jurisdiction. They’re usually supplied sterile and pre-sterilized, with some variations in electrode design or steroid coatings to reduce tissue inflammation. Classification varies by region, but they’re generally considered high-risk due to their invasive nature.
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